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Neil Perkins's trips around the planet

Sunday, February 2, 2025

Neil Perkins's trips around the planet

Dubai, UAE, December 17th, 2024

It was the end of November 1988 and I flew into Dubai for the first time after the Lombard RAC

A final morning in Ajman before a switch to Deira and old Dubai. Managed to get to the end of

A few emails, a day of R&R and a visit to a couple of local souks in Ajman and neighbouring

What a crazy topsy-turvy day. Decided to drive to the northernmost part of the UAE today to beautiful Sha’am and

I knew I didn’t miss driving in the UAE. I hired an SUV for a couple of days to visit

Two nights in Dubai at this time of year is more than enough. At least I avoided the tourist chaos

Race day – the final showdown for the 2024 UIM F1H2O World Championship between Jonas Andersson and Rusty Wyatt. 17

A great way to round off a day being a tourist In Dubai with a visit to the old souks,

A trip up the Burj Khalifa was a very uplifting experience for someone who is terrified of heights. When I

Personally I will always prefer old Dubai and the traditional culture, having lived there for a short time in 1993,